U3 AOS2 P6 Immunity Flashcards

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What is Active Immunity?

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Immunity or protection which involves an individual’s own immune system creating an adaptive immune response.

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What is Passive Immunity?

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Immunity or protection which is transferred from another individuals adaptive immune response.

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What is Natural Immunity?

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Occurs when the immune system is directly exposed to a pathogen.

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What is Artificial Immunity?

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Occurs through the purposeful introduction of antigens or antibodies into the environment.

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